🏀 Dr. J is weighing in on the NBA legacies of Bill Russell and Kobe Bryant -- “there is no comparison':
-- in 2017. Erving, who played three seasons with Kobe’s dad, Joe, in Philadelphia, believes the younger Bryant’s jersey retirement should remain a franchise matter.
“It’s more of a franchise situation with the Lakers,” Erving said. “If they wanted to do it, which I think they already have, that makes sense -- but for the whole league to do it, probably not.Erving, a Hall-of Famer and 11-time All-Star, said he considered Russell a “good friend.” Despite being one of many players including LeBron James and Patrick Ewing, to follow in Russell’s footsteps and wear No. 6, he considers it synonymous with the Celtics legend.
“I think it's completely justified to retire his number,” Erving said. “That's the only number he ever had. Many of us who wore No. 6 also had other numbers.”
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